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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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Vindy.com hosts Issue 1 debate today

YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot, will be the topic of a live debate from 10 to 11 a.m. today on Vindy.com.


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What's next for Northside Regional Medical Center?

It will likely be an emotional day for the hundreds of Northside Regional Medical Center employees whose last day at the hospital is today.


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New Panera Bread on South Avenue up and running

BOARDMAN As Covelli Enterprises owner Sam Covelli walked through the company’s newest Panera Bread cafe at its grand opening Tuesday, the Mahoning Valley businessman stopped and chatted with customers. Some he recognized from the early days of his Panera Bread franchise, which started 20 years ago with a location on Boardman-Poland Road.


Local displaced workers eligible for benefits program

Local displaced workers eligible for benefits program


Businesses unite for Shop Liberty Day

Businesses unite for Shop Liberty Day


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Pa. brewing company serves up gourmet beers, burgers

What goes well with a great burger? A great, cold beer you say. Well, at Crooked Tongue Brewing you get the best of both worlds.


Mahoning, Trumbull counties seek $11M for 2019 projects

Mahoning, Trumbull counties seek $11M for 2019 projects


Part-time Canfield coach on leave pending investigation

Part-time Canfield coach on leave pending investigation


Visa, Mastercard in new settlement of credit-card fee suit

Visa, Mastercard in new settlement of credit-card fee suit


ACLU: Facebook allows gender-biased job ads on its platform

ACLU: Facebook allows gender-biased job ads on its platform


Warren council has several committee meetings Wednesday

Warren council has several committee meetings Wednesday


Man charged in rape of Struthers woman

Man charged in rape of Struthers woman


UPDATE | Poland man killed in Brookfield Township accident

Poland man killed in Brookfield Township


Trump to visit North Carolina to survey Florence impact

Trump to visit North Carolina to survey Florence impact


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Blitz Live Polls — Burgess, East High lead the voting

The weekly Blitz Live polls are up, and you get your chance to salute last Friday's top football performances.


YUMADAOP hosts luncheon to discuss drug-abuse prevention

YUMADAOP hosts luncheon to discuss drug-abuse prevention


Cop, firefighter among 24 charged in child luring sting

Cop, firefighter among 24 charged in child luring sting


Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending

Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending


Tesla shares fall after report of criminal investigation

Tesla shares fall after report of criminal investigation


Showdown hearing not set yet: Dems, GOP arguing on witnesses

Showdown hearing not set yet: Dems, GOP arguing on witnesses


Woman, 94, killed during home invasion in Cleveland

Woman, 94, killed during home invasion in Cleveland


Profiles — Issue 1 debate Wednesday with Justice O'Connor, Bertram, others

Ohio Issue 1 is a controversial constitutional amendment on the ballot


Kent State grad says gun rally will now be open-carry walk

Kent State grad says gun rally will now be open-carry walk


Ohio sending Guard members, equipment, to North Carolina

Ohio sending Guard members, equipment, to North Carolina


Ryan touts blight plan to eliminate 1.3M homes

Ryan touts blight plan to eliminate 1.3M homes


Canfield coach suspended after unspecified accusation

Canfield coach suspended after unspecified accusation


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


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WATCH Vindy Issue 1 debate | Top officials square off

Live debate on Ohio's Issue 1 ballot initiative.

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Harlem Globetrotters return to Covelli Centre Jan. 11

Harlem Globetrotters return to Covelli Centre Jan. 11


YPD arrests two on drug charges

YPD arrests two for drugs


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Accused rapist's bond increased to $5M

Accused rapist's bond increased to $5M


New Panera Bread now open on South Avenue in Boardman

New Panera Bread now open on South Avenue in Boardman


NY Border Patrol seizes 178 lbs. of pot during 5-day checkpoint

Border Patrol seizes 178 lbs. of pot during 5-day checkpoint


Man sought in domestic violence case arrested with new charges

Man sought in domestic violence case arrested with new charges


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Police: Boardman woman fears neighbor killed her cats

Police: Boardman woman fears neighbor killed her cats


Costumed pooch target of super-duper pooper scooper

Boardman Mascot target of super-duper pooper scooper


Cincinnati Zoo's director to lead Cincinnati chicken dance

Cincinnati Zoo's director to lead Cincinnati chicken dance


Man entering plea admits taking drugs last night

Man entering plea admits taking drugs last night


Ohio doctor sentenced for writing fake prescriptions

Ohio doctor sentenced for writing fake prescriptions


Liberty man gets $50K bond in domestic violence case

Liberty man gets $50K bond in domestic violence case


Feds approve importation of pot drug for tremor study

Feds approve importation of pot drug for tremor study


Warren man faces assault charges after pair found bloodied

Warren man faces assault charges after pair found bloodied


China raises tariffs on $60B of US goods in technology fight

China raises tariffs on $60B of US goods in technology fight


Russia says Syrian missile brought down aircraft

Russia says Syrian missile brought down aircraft


FLORENCE AFTERMATH | BBQ part of relief package in North Carolina

FLORENCE AFTERMATH | BBQ part of relief package in North Carolina


McNally's law license suspended for role in Oakhill corruption case

McNally's law license suspended for role in Oakhill corruption case


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EXCLUSIVE: ZIP code error returns election mail to sender

The requests are getting to the right place, elections officials say,


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Warren JFK’s Williamson out for season with broken leg

Warren John F. Kennedy High junior wide receiver/defensive back Savone Williamson was on his couch at home, but wearing his helmet


‘Still work to do’ in light of 50th anniversary of Fair House Act

The Fair Housing Act became law in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson.


Area teams keep lofty poll positions

Local football teams held on to their positions in the Associated Press Ohio High School polls


Officials turn valve on new Canfield Township water tower

The new $2 million tower holds 500,000 gallons and connects 21 new township properties to Aqua Ohio water lines.


Coach: YSU volleyball team ready to make noise

When Aline Scott took over the reins of the Youngstown State volleyball program last December, her goal was to play a challenging non-conference slate in order get ready for league play


SPORTS DIGEST || Group shot 57 to win M&M Golf Classic

A field of 144 golfers participated in the 20th Annual M & M Golf Classic which was hosted by Mike & Mark Sahli on Sept. 2.


The politics of education

School leaders discussed changing graduation requirements.


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Meyer moves to repair scandal damage

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said he has sent letters and had conversations with families of players


PREP ROUNDUP

PREP ROUNDUP BOYS SOCCER Mineral Ridge 2, Maplewood 0 CORTLAND Mineral Ridge goalkeeper


Steelers are battling defense and drama

A jarring early-season misstep filled with mental breakdowns and missed opportunity is kind of their thing


Appeals-court judge serves on jury

Judge Kathleen Bartlett said performing jury duty increased her faith in the American judicial system.


Officials confirm body found in Warren is woman reported missing

The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the body found Friday night in an abandoned lot along Oak Street Southwest at Nevada Avenue is that of Savanna K. Erjavec, 23, who listed a Taylor Avenue address in Girard and one in Euclid.


Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport awarded $536,000 FAA grant

The federal grant will fund several facility upgrades at the regional airport.


Howland man suffers serious injuries in stabbing near Cortland Dairy Queen

Daniel E. Dicks, 38, of Berkshire Drive Southeast, Warren, was charged with felonious assault after authorities accused him of stabbing a Howland man Sunday night.


MYCAP to open new office in Campbell City Hall

Campbell residents will have less distance to travel to apply for assistance


New owner takes over operation of Plaza Donuts

“We’re really grateful for the opportunity to keep the tradition of Plaza Donuts alive,” new owner Amy Spencer said.


Suppression hearing held in cop shooting case

Suspect was wounded after he fired police


Youngstown man pleads guilty to role in decade-old McDonald’s fraud

Youngstown man pleads guilty to role in decade-old McDonald’s fraud


Authorities identify man who died in Friday motorcycle crash in Warren

Authorities identify man who died in Friday motorcycle crash in Warren


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Murder victim’s family calls for Liberty police chief's resignation

Diane Pullin of Jacksonville, Fla., embraces her niece, Samantha Lynn of West Homestead, Pa., after an emotional Liberty trustees meeting Monday night. The women came to the meeting to confront the former lead investigator in the death of Loraine Lynn, Pullin’s sister and Samantha Lynn’s mother.

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Stallings late single lifts Buccos over Royals

Jacob Stallings has 19 hits in parts of three major league seasons, and the rookie third-string catcher has made a some of them count


Reunions & Class Notes

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will host its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday. All


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Justin and Meghan Beasley, Hubbard, girl, Sept. 16.


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Don’t miss a beat with AFib

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation


AROUND THE HORN | Monday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 6, Tigers 1 DETROIT Kohl Stewart pitched six solid innings for


supreme court GOP plans Senate hearing for Kavanaugh, accuser

Panel aims ‘to provide ample transparency’ Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans on Monday


YMCA Health Fair is set for Wednesday

YMCA Health Fair is set for Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown’s Health Fair is from


Bears’ six sacks downs Seattle

Khalil Mack had one of six sacks against Russell Wilson


‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mrs. Maisel’ triumph at Primetime Emmys

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” became the first streaming


Music performances on television shows this week include:

Music performances on television shows this week include: v John Mayer: Tonight on “Late Late


Apple Butter Festival planned for Friday

Apple Butter Festival planned for Friday YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Living Park Vista, 1216 5th Ave., will


ON CAMPUS How area FBS players fared in Week 3

BIG TEN Michigan State RB L.J. Scott, Sr., Hubbard — Michigan State was on a bye. He’s run for


Florence flooding spreads; rescues continue

Rain from storm stops in Valley this morning Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. Throwing a


BCA event encourages public knowledge of candidates’ platforms

The specter of corruption hung heavy over candidates at the annual Candidates and Issues event hosted by Boardman Civic Association Monday night.


Judge Kontos paves way for HomeGoods to build

Editorial: 2222Thus wrote Judge Peter Kontos of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in ruling against plaintiffs


Internet of Things workshops set for students, businesses

Internet of Things workshops set for students, businesses YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State


Browns trade Josh Gordon to Patriots

Josh Gordon’s strange, stuttering career will start anew in New England


Trump to impose tariffs on $200B more in Chinese goods

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion more in


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Couple legally marries 36 years after wedding KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii A Big Island


White House chaos

Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons The stories of chaos, craziness and betrayal going on inside


Woman charged

Woman charged AUSTINTOWN A Pennsylvania woman is in the Mahoning County jail after township


Trump declassifies documents related to FBI’s Russia probe

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Monday declassified a trove of documents


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Austintown school board, 3 p.m. work session; 5 p.m. regular session, Austintown


Police: Agent targeted victims for vulnerability

Associated Press LAREDO, Texas A U.S. Border Patrol supervisor charged in the killings of four


YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 18

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2018. There are 104 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Endangering charges

Endangering charges BOARDMAN An anonymous caller reported to police that individuals “were


Don’t buy Williams’ self-pitying melodrama at the 2018 US Open

Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication Unless you’re a serious tennis fan, you probably don’t


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